James R. Wylder

Born:

Peoria, Illinois, January 31, 1953.

Admitted to bar:

1978, Illinois.

Education:

University of Illinois (A.B., 1975; A.B., 1975), University of Illinois (J.D. 1978).

Member:

McLean County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar

Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice.

Representative Cases:

Adcock v. Brakegate, Ltd., 164 Ill.2d 54 (1994); Van Winkle v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., 291 Ill.App.3d 165 (4th Dist. 1997); Burgess v. Abex Corp., 311 Ill.App.3d 900 (4th Dist. 2000); McClure v. Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp., 188 Ill.2d 102 (1999); Rush v. Hamdy, 255 Ill.App.3d 352 (4th Dist. 1993); Betts v. Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, 225 Ill.App.3d 882 (4th Dist. 1992); Tipsord v. Unarco Industries, Inc., 188 Ill.App.3d 895 (4th Dist. 1989); Kessinger v. Grefco, Inc. (7th Cir., 1989); County of Tazewell v. Industrial Com'n, 193 Ill.App.3d 309 (4th Dist. 1989); Perschall v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 113 Ill.App.3d 233 (4th Dist.1983).

Practice Areas:

Toxic Torts (Asbestos); Medical Malpractice.